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'Before you sign on the dotted line, make sure you understand where the checks are coming from, how they’re earned and what strings might be attached,' urges Polsinelli's Ryan Thurber.

The activity is similar to the consolidation seen in Europe’s accounting sector, where firms increasingly seek both majority and minority private investments, says Inflexion's Tom Green.

The PE firm has invested in Crumbl, Dude Wipes, EoS Fitness and Phlur, while much of the consumer sector is in wait-and-see mode.

'If you’re familiar with the risks in the sector, then it’s very tempting to take some of it on,' says Bracewell partner François Feuillat.

Shook Research is the organization behind Forbes’ financial adviser rankings.

Verdane's Erich Becker eyes 'great potential in the UK, based on energy efficiency regulation for buildings and targets they need to meet by 2030.'

Blackstone, Cinven, Thoma Bravo, TPG and Silver Lake were among the PE firms completing deals that stood out.

Palamon Capital Partners, Bridgepoint and Advent International are among the firms making deals in the sector.

While the EO is encouraging, significant regulatory and legal hurdles remain before it can be fully implemented, point out some PE pros.